Spain beat Austria 3-0 and advance to the round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a precise right-footed strike from a low Cucurella cross from the left, capping a first half of territorial domination. Then, in the second half, Pedro Porro doubled the lead with a header. Oyarzabal then finished the match with a brace in the 89th minute.
De la Fuente's men, who have finished their first four games without conceding a goal, created numerous chances , forcing Schlager into repeated saves. Austria struggled to get out of their own half.
Celebrations also erupted in the stands, where among the 70,000 fans who had gathered for the game , the cameras lingered on celebrities like Timothée Chalamet , who, after winning the NBA championship, left the sidelines of his Nicks to devote himself to his passion for football. The most famous couple between Hollywood and Madrid: Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, also received a standing ovation. A roar also erupted for soccer player Alexia Putellas Segura, star of the Barcelona team and captain of the women's team La Roja. Also in the frame was Flea, bassist and co-founder of the Los Angeles band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Portugal also reached the round of 16, coming from behind to defeat Croatia 2-1 with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo on the penalty spot, and Switzerland (2-0 against Algeria).
(Unioneonline)
